Labiaplasty | Labia Minora Reduction | Labia Majora Remodeling | Labial Beautification | Maryland | Virginia | Washington, D.C. | female genital cosmetic surgery

Labiaplasty – Labia Minora Reduction, Labia Majora Remodeling, Labial Beautification

Labiaplasty (also called "labia minora reduction," "labia reduction," or "inner lip reduction") is a procedure to reshape or reduce the size of the skin which surrounds the vaginal opening. The inner labia, or labia minora are usually not visable unless the legs of the women are apart. Sometimes, the labia are enlarged or elongated or misshapen, and can be seen when the legs are not apart or barely apart. When the labia are enlarged or misshapen, it can cause problems with intercourse, intimacy and lead to embarrassment or self-consciousness. Enlarged labia can be often seen through tight fitting pants and bathing suits, and can cause discomfort when wearing clothes, as well as with exercise and intercourse. Usually this problem is congenital, but can also occur from hormonal changes or childbirth.

Labia reduction surgery or labiaplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure performed under sedation or anesthesia to reduce and reshape the labia. The labia majora, or outer lips, can also become enlarged and lose their form and normal appearance. Reduction of the labia majora is usually performed in conjunction with reduction of the labia minora.

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Labiaplasty

Post-Operative Instructions

Please review the instructions below to assist in your recovery from your surgery - general guidelines

Apply bacitracin or a topical triple antibiotic ointment to the suture lines for 10 days.

Place a piece of gauze between your labia.

Wear cotton undergarments and avoid any undergarment that is tight or irritating.

Relax and rest for one to two days following your procedure. Avoid excessive walking, sitting for prolonged periods of time, and unnecessary exertion. You will recover quicker and easier if you take it easy for these days immediately post-op.

Avoid exercise (no running, heavy lifting, straining, etc.) for two weeks. Avoid straddle activities like cycling, horseback riding for at least four weeks.

Refrain from sexual activity for four weeks.

Take the antibiotic as prescribed to help prevent infection.

You may take the narcotic medication as prescribed for discomfort or you may take over-the-counter motrin or advil as directed. Do not take any aspirin products for two weeks following the procedure.

You may shower tomorrow– pat your labia dry, do not rub. Do not take a bath or go swimming for two weeks.

The incisions were closed with absorbable suture. This suture dissolves on its own and does not need to be removed.

Follow-up in two weeks for a postoperative appointment. Call to make this appointment.